Divorce Therapists in Boston, MA
Specialty training: Divorce expert (10+ years) custody evaluations, and traumatic stress.
I have 30+ years of experience helping adults by integrating a variety of therapy approaches. I focus on resilient, positive strategies and coping skills as we discuss your concerns in privacy. I help with anxiety, depression, & adjustment to traumatic stress. Issues often include romantic relationships, family conflicts, or divorce. After a family developmental assessment, we identify emotional stuck points that can get in your way today. Clients feel more empowered finding new ways to think & manage ongoing triggers; to process their emotions & try new behaviors. They engage their present with more intention, clarity & meaning.
Specialty training: Divorce expert (10+ years) custody evaluations, and traumatic stress.
I have 30+ years of experience helping adults by integrating a variety of therapy approaches. I focus on resilient, positive strategies and coping skills as we discuss your concerns in privacy. I help with anxiety, depression, & adjustment to traumatic stress. Issues often include romantic relationships, family conflicts, or divorce. After a family developmental assessment, we identify emotional stuck points that can get in your way today. Clients feel more empowered finding new ways to think & manage ongoing triggers; to process their emotions & try new behaviors. They engage their present with more intention, clarity & meaning.
I have special expertise for working with people involved in litigation, especially in a divorce process or professional misconduct.
There are times in life when it is difficult to believe that you will reach your goals or have the future for which you had hoped. Decisions made in the past or challenging life situations too often can lead to self doubt, low self esteem and a feeling of loneliness.
I am extremely successful in helping my clients identify the negative thoughts, patterns and life experiences that interfere with happiness and peace of mind. I help you implement the best plan and strategies for meeting your goals and feeling in control of the direction in which your life is headed.
I have special expertise for working with people involved in litigation, especially in a divorce process or professional misconduct.
There are times in life when it is difficult to believe that you will reach your goals or have the future for which you had hoped. Decisions made in the past or challenging life situations too often can lead to self doubt, low self esteem and a feeling of loneliness.
I am extremely successful in helping my clients identify the negative thoughts, patterns and life experiences that interfere with happiness and peace of mind. I help you implement the best plan and strategies for meeting your goals and feeling in control of the direction in which your life is headed.
Couples Center of the Pioneer Valley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02120 (Online Only)
We offer individual therapy, weekly 75-90 minute couples sessions as well as specialty couples retreats and intensives, and discernment counseling for couples on the brink of divorce/separation.
Relationship troubles? Looking for an excellent guide through times of great uncertainty? We are here to help! As a group practice in Massachusetts, specializing in couples work and individual therapy for heterosexual and queer folks, our team has a special focus on creating therapies for everyone experiencing relational challenges. Whether you are focusing on building communication, decision-making skills, or are needing affair recovery we're here to offer our expert guidance. Weekly sessions are available exclusively via Telehealth; mini-intensives and intensives are in person.
We offer individual therapy, weekly 75-90 minute couples sessions as well as specialty couples retreats and intensives, and discernment counseling for couples on the brink of divorce/separation.
Relationship troubles? Looking for an excellent guide through times of great uncertainty? We are here to help! As a group practice in Massachusetts, specializing in couples work and individual therapy for heterosexual and queer folks, our team has a special focus on creating therapies for everyone experiencing relational challenges. Whether you are focusing on building communication, decision-making skills, or are needing affair recovery we're here to offer our expert guidance. Weekly sessions are available exclusively via Telehealth; mini-intensives and intensives are in person.
Carrie Pekor Jasper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized training in divorce-related adjustment, play therapy, mediation, forensic child and family mental health, grief and loss, high conflict divorce, trauma, children with special needs, supervised visitation, and reunification therapy.
Separation and divorce often present families with significant challenges. I provide specialized therapeutic services which can help children and parents to navigate these transitions.
I have specialized training in divorce-related adjustment, play therapy, mediation, forensic child and family mental health, grief and loss, high conflict divorce, trauma, children with special needs, supervised visitation, and reunification therapy.
Separation and divorce often present families with significant challenges. I provide specialized therapeutic services which can help children and parents to navigate these transitions.
Thérèse (Tracy) Filardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
I have experience treating adults with grief and loss issues, coparenting and family issues, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, relationship difficulties, and parenting and life transitions including divorce, loss and employment. My ideal client wishes to improve their overall quality of life personally and/or professionally.
I have experience treating adults with grief and loss issues, coparenting and family issues, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, substance use, relationship difficulties, and parenting and life transitions including divorce, loss and employment. My ideal client wishes to improve their overall quality of life personally and/or professionally.
Kosierowski Counseling and Mediation Services
Counselor, MEd, LSC, DARTT
Not Verified Not Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02215
Feeling overwhelmed, life balance is off and or just not satisfied with yourself, a relationship or family member? Involve high conflict, trauma, chronic disorganization, behaviors, addiction, and or poor communication? I help couples adults and youth to reduce stress, be empowered and achieve. Feel centered, improve mindfulness calm and compassion, wellness habits and relationships. Be more productive, heal trauma. Ask too about low stress low cost approaches to Divorce and Family Mediation, Divorce Coaching, ADHD/ADD/Life Coaching, Parenting, Parent Alienation. Reunification, Parent Coordination, Narcissism and Trauma Bonding.
Feeling overwhelmed, life balance is off and or just not satisfied with yourself, a relationship or family member? Involve high conflict, trauma, chronic disorganization, behaviors, addiction, and or poor communication? I help couples adults and youth to reduce stress, be empowered and achieve. Feel centered, improve mindfulness calm and compassion, wellness habits and relationships. Be more productive, heal trauma. Ask too about low stress low cost approaches to Divorce and Family Mediation, Divorce Coaching, ADHD/ADD/Life Coaching, Parenting, Parent Alienation. Reunification, Parent Coordination, Narcissism and Trauma Bonding.
My services include healing from trauma, mending relationships, managing co-parenting challenges, premarital counseling, and child therapy for adjusting to divorce.
My ideal client is someone facing challenges in co-parenting, divorce, or building healthy relationships. They seek a supportive and confidential space to share experiences, gain insights, and connect with others. Their goals are to heal from trauma, mend relationships, and establish healthy dynamics. They desire expert-led guidance and practical strategies to empower their personal growth and navigate life transitions with confidence. They want compassionate support to align their values, manage co-parenting effectively, and ensure their children's well-being during and after divorce.
My services include healing from trauma, mending relationships, managing co-parenting challenges, premarital counseling, and child therapy for adjusting to divorce.
My ideal client is someone facing challenges in co-parenting, divorce, or building healthy relationships. They seek a supportive and confidential space to share experiences, gain insights, and connect with others. Their goals are to heal from trauma, mend relationships, and establish healthy dynamics. They desire expert-led guidance and practical strategies to empower their personal growth and navigate life transitions with confidence. They want compassionate support to align their values, manage co-parenting effectively, and ensure their children's well-being during and after divorce.
Premela G Deck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02101
The decision to separate or divorce is fraught with change and I want to help you navigate that change, establish familial roles and boundaries, and ultimately create a successful and happy future for you or your family.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker, I have a PhD in social work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I am a family law attorney. I specialize in working with clients engaged in the divorce process (before, during, and after divorce). The majority of my work is with individuals and families who frequently find themselves affected by family court and changing family dynamics. I help individuals, co-parents, and families create goals and plans to reduce conflict in the family and improve the co-parenting relationship or the parent/child relationship. I see clients 12 and older.
The decision to separate or divorce is fraught with change and I want to help you navigate that change, establish familial roles and boundaries, and ultimately create a successful and happy future for you or your family.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker, I have a PhD in social work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and I am a family law attorney. I specialize in working with clients engaged in the divorce process (before, during, and after divorce). The majority of my work is with individuals and families who frequently find themselves affected by family court and changing family dynamics. I help individuals, co-parents, and families create goals and plans to reduce conflict in the family and improve the co-parenting relationship or the parent/child relationship. I see clients 12 and older.
Infidelity + Marriage Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
44 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02108
With 13+ years of marriage counseling experience, I specialize in helping couples repair trust, resolve relationship issues that lead to divorce, & rebuild intimacy due to infidelity.
Feeling overwhelmed after discovering your partner's infidelity? Whether physical or emotional affairs, the betrayal caused by catching an unfaithful spouse cheating can leave many in disbelief. If you're struggling to heal from an affair, now might be the time to work with a therapist who can help. Whether discovered via a dating app, email, social media, phone call, or text message, let's work together to develop a recovery plan that offers you reassurance that your relationship is salvageable. Read below to learn how booking a session today is the best, yet difficult, decision that you'lll ever make for your relationship.
With 13+ years of marriage counseling experience, I specialize in helping couples repair trust, resolve relationship issues that lead to divorce, & rebuild intimacy due to infidelity.
Feeling overwhelmed after discovering your partner's infidelity? Whether physical or emotional affairs, the betrayal caused by catching an unfaithful spouse cheating can leave many in disbelief. If you're struggling to heal from an affair, now might be the time to work with a therapist who can help. Whether discovered via a dating app, email, social media, phone call, or text message, let's work together to develop a recovery plan that offers you reassurance that your relationship is salvageable. Read below to learn how booking a session today is the best, yet difficult, decision that you'lll ever make for your relationship.
Nova Concierge Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02215 (Online Only)
This includes divorce, grief, career changes, transitioning to college, peer group difficulties, adjusting to changes in the family and more.
Nova Concierge Counseling, LLC is a boutique therapy practice catering to the individual needs of each client. We pride ourselves in being accessible, hands-on and in your corner to aide in challenges and celebrate your successes during every step of your journey. Our sessions are 60 minutes in length. We also offer concierge services as needed. We are a small practice, allowing us to be highly available and offer support services in addition to regular sessions. Please note that insurance is not accepted we are a private pay only practice.
This includes divorce, grief, career changes, transitioning to college, peer group difficulties, adjusting to changes in the family and more.
Nova Concierge Counseling, LLC is a boutique therapy practice catering to the individual needs of each client. We pride ourselves in being accessible, hands-on and in your corner to aide in challenges and celebrate your successes during every step of your journey. Our sessions are 60 minutes in length. We also offer concierge services as needed. We are a small practice, allowing us to be highly available and offer support services in addition to regular sessions. Please note that insurance is not accepted we are a private pay only practice.
I work with adults and older adolescents with the challenges of mood disorders(depression), anxiety, stress, relationships, self esteem, major life transitions(marriage, divorce, loss) and college adjustment. The focus of my work is helping clients make positive changes in order to have greater balance in life. My optimistic approach is that growth is a transformative opportunity and can be achieved through the engagement with a competent and caring counselor. I would like to work with you to change negative thoughts, decrease feelings of anxiety and alter unhelpful patterns of behavior.
I work with adults and older adolescents with the challenges of mood disorders(depression), anxiety, stress, relationships, self esteem, major life transitions(marriage, divorce, loss) and college adjustment. The focus of my work is helping clients make positive changes in order to have greater balance in life. My optimistic approach is that growth is a transformative opportunity and can be achieved through the engagement with a competent and caring counselor. I would like to work with you to change negative thoughts, decrease feelings of anxiety and alter unhelpful patterns of behavior.
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It's okay if you need healing and a way forward and have no idea of where to start. Maybe you’ve tried individual or couples therapy but it’s been more harmful than helpful because your therapist didn’t understand emotional abuse and toxic relationship dynamics. Applying tools intended for two healthy people doesn’t work when there’s a Narcissist and/or abuse present in the relationship. Working with someone who understands patterns of abuse can help you make the right decision for yourself. I am trained in Narcissistic Abuse and High Conflict Divorce Coaching. - I also work with Millennial Women on life transitions (website below)
It's okay if you need healing and a way forward and have no idea of where to start. Maybe you’ve tried individual or couples therapy but it’s been more harmful than helpful because your therapist didn’t understand emotional abuse and toxic relationship dynamics. Applying tools intended for two healthy people doesn’t work when there’s a Narcissist and/or abuse present in the relationship. Working with someone who understands patterns of abuse can help you make the right decision for yourself. I am trained in Narcissistic Abuse and High Conflict Divorce Coaching. - I also work with Millennial Women on life transitions (website below)
Hope Schaffrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02114 (Online Only)
I work with PTSD,depression,anxiety/panic,grief,trauma,coping with medical issues,geriatrics,caretaking,career and life issues, divorce,parenting and more.
I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.Educated, understanding, and experienced. I am an empathic and versatile clinician. I went into counseling to share my knowledge so others too can rise to their potential. I offer client centered therapy to meet you where YOU are. You can expect a person who listens. You can expect a professionaI. YOU deserve to be happy!
I work with PTSD,depression,anxiety/panic,grief,trauma,coping with medical issues,geriatrics,caretaking,career and life issues, divorce,parenting and more.
I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.Educated, understanding, and experienced. I am an empathic and versatile clinician. I went into counseling to share my knowledge so others too can rise to their potential. I offer client centered therapy to meet you where YOU are. You can expect a person who listens. You can expect a professionaI. YOU deserve to be happy!
Heidi Schliesske
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02109
Clinical areas of interest include depression and anxiety related to transitions, grief and loss, divorce, trauma, immigration, attachment issues and stress.
**Updated March 1, 2024: I have availability for in-person sessions. I do not have openings before 9am or after 4pm at this time.** I have over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I have worked in a broad range of mental health settings, including traditional outpatient and also acute psychiatric settings providing individual therapy to kids, adults, and families, and clinical supervision and training to staff and trainees. I work with clients of all ages, and across cultures. I also provide clinical supervision and consultation services. My approach is collaborative, client-centered and strengths based.
Clinical areas of interest include depression and anxiety related to transitions, grief and loss, divorce, trauma, immigration, attachment issues and stress.
**Updated March 1, 2024: I have availability for in-person sessions. I do not have openings before 9am or after 4pm at this time.** I have over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I have worked in a broad range of mental health settings, including traditional outpatient and also acute psychiatric settings providing individual therapy to kids, adults, and families, and clinical supervision and training to staff and trainees. I work with clients of all ages, and across cultures. I also provide clinical supervision and consultation services. My approach is collaborative, client-centered and strengths based.
I am a licensed psychologist specialized in providing individual psychotherapy to adults. I work compassionately with my clients to create personal growth, including: Developing insight about one's characteristic ways of dealing with stress, engaging in relationships, or maintaining motivation * * Creating healthy responses to stress at work or in family life * * Navigating transitions like divorce, loss, pregnancy, job change, relocation * * Recognizing and managing anxiety and depression * * Unpacking complex family dynamics and histories * * Clarifying personal values and aligning goals accordingly.
I am a licensed psychologist specialized in providing individual psychotherapy to adults. I work compassionately with my clients to create personal growth, including: Developing insight about one's characteristic ways of dealing with stress, engaging in relationships, or maintaining motivation * * Creating healthy responses to stress at work or in family life * * Navigating transitions like divorce, loss, pregnancy, job change, relocation * * Recognizing and managing anxiety and depression * * Unpacking complex family dynamics and histories * * Clarifying personal values and aligning goals accordingly.
); relationship issues (communication, boundaries, deepening, dating); transitions (birth, death, job changes, marriage, divorce, retirement, etc.
Hello and Welcome. I have had rich and diverse learning experiences from my time working at Harvard and Tufts Universities, McLean hospital, and the Bedford VA.
Let me help you get the life you want--the life you deserve! I currently work with clients ages 17-99, with a variety of issues, backgrounds and orientations. I see individuals, couples, groups, and families for therapy and coaching. Additionally, I work with therapists on developing their clinical work, business, and own personal growth. I am interested in meeting you and seeing if we're a good fit.
); relationship issues (communication, boundaries, deepening, dating); transitions (birth, death, job changes, marriage, divorce, retirement, etc.
Hello and Welcome. I have had rich and diverse learning experiences from my time working at Harvard and Tufts Universities, McLean hospital, and the Bedford VA.
Let me help you get the life you want--the life you deserve! I currently work with clients ages 17-99, with a variety of issues, backgrounds and orientations. I see individuals, couples, groups, and families for therapy and coaching. Additionally, I work with therapists on developing their clinical work, business, and own personal growth. I am interested in meeting you and seeing if we're a good fit.
Joanna Gardy
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02132 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You have been juggling it all: work, relationships, family, life. Yet, in the middle of the night, you find yourself wide awake with worry, your mind racing wondering how you will get through the next day. Maybe you feel stuck and overwhelmed at this point in your life and believe you “should” feel happy and grateful but can’t figure out what is at the root of your unhappiness. Perhaps an inner critic has you questioning yourself, and you're ready to see yourself in a kinder, more accepting way. You might be here because a significant event like losing a loved one, divorce, or medical diagnosis has you feeling lost and alone.
You have been juggling it all: work, relationships, family, life. Yet, in the middle of the night, you find yourself wide awake with worry, your mind racing wondering how you will get through the next day. Maybe you feel stuck and overwhelmed at this point in your life and believe you “should” feel happy and grateful but can’t figure out what is at the root of your unhappiness. Perhaps an inner critic has you questioning yourself, and you're ready to see yourself in a kinder, more accepting way. You might be here because a significant event like losing a loved one, divorce, or medical diagnosis has you feeling lost and alone.
Nicole Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist, licensed in Massachusetts. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I have experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing issues with trauma/PTSD, divorce/separation, parent support, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, dual diagnosis, behavioral issues, family concerns and those who identify as LGBTQ. For more information got to ccpsychotherapy.org
I am a psychotherapist, licensed in Massachusetts. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I have experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing issues with trauma/PTSD, divorce/separation, parent support, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, dual diagnosis, behavioral issues, family concerns and those who identify as LGBTQ. For more information got to ccpsychotherapy.org
I have been operating a general clinical practice serving adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. My services offered include brief treatment, intermittent treatment, longer term treatment, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship problems, parenting problems, family adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement issues, marital issues and post- divorce adjustment, and adolescent behavior problems.
I have been operating a general clinical practice serving adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. My services offered include brief treatment, intermittent treatment, longer term treatment, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship problems, parenting problems, family adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement issues, marital issues and post- divorce adjustment, and adolescent behavior problems.
Amanda Cranson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling comfortable and understood is essential to the outcome of therapy. I take a compassionate yet direct stance to help you increase fulfillment and happiness in your life. I strive to act as a coach and active partner in helping individuals set and reach their goals. I use a collaborative, skills-focused approach that balances change with acceptance. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, stress management, PTSD, trauma, relationship problems, anger/behavioral issues, low self-esteem, infertility/post-partum, self-harm, and coping with challenging life events (ex. Divorce, illness, stress at work, difficult family dynamics).
Feeling comfortable and understood is essential to the outcome of therapy. I take a compassionate yet direct stance to help you increase fulfillment and happiness in your life. I strive to act as a coach and active partner in helping individuals set and reach their goals. I use a collaborative, skills-focused approach that balances change with acceptance. I specialize in Depression, Anxiety, stress management, PTSD, trauma, relationship problems, anger/behavioral issues, low self-esteem, infertility/post-partum, self-harm, and coping with challenging life events (ex. Divorce, illness, stress at work, difficult family dynamics).
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.